Continuing at an event in Sibu today, Zahid said Sarawakians must show their confidence in the state government by backing new Chief Minister Adenan Satem at the state polls.

"I know Adenan is a popular leader. He has wisely dealt with various issues which impact the people in this state.

"So come state election, all Sarawkians must unite and support him so he can continue to head the state government," he was quoted as saying by Bernama.

"This is why whenever I meet the community, I urge people to support this government led by a people-friendly leader," he added.

Najib, too, hit the campaign trail today through visits to schools, a bridge project and a community event in Simunjan, Batang Sadong and Bintulu.

In Bintulu, he assured attendees that the federal government will not impede the rights of the people of Sarawak.

"I have no intention of taking Sarawak's rights. We can give them back if we have taken them," he said at a meet-the-people gathering which was attended by more than 15,000 people here, Bernama reported.

He also assured that BN will uphold its promise to build the Batang Lupar bridge in Sri Aman.

"It will be a manifesto of Sarawak BN to see this implemented," he reportedly said. -Mkini